The 2025 US-China People’s Dialogue commenced in Los Angeles on Sunday, highlighting the indispensable role of people-to-people exchanges in stabilizing bilateral relations. Organized jointly by Tsinghua University’s Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) and the National Committee on US-China Relations (NCUSCR), the three-day event brought together over 30 experts from academia, business, technology, and cultural sectors to discuss pressing issues under the theme ‘Bridging the Cultural and Informational Divide.’ Topics ranged from higher education and artificial intelligence to pop culture and the Chinese American community. This year’s dialogue introduced an innovative ‘group dialogue+’ format, featuring plenary discussions, breakout sessions, field visits, and interactions with international students, aiming to foster deeper understanding and trust. Yang Bin, vice chair of Tsinghua University Council, emphasized the event’s goal of exploring new mechanisms for cultural exchanges and promoting a constructive public opinion environment in the US. Stephen Orlins, president of the NCUSCR, stressed the need to identify and overcome barriers to people-to-people exchanges, calling for actionable recommendations to enhance bilateral relations. The dialogue, now in its third consecutive year, continues to serve as a vital platform for strengthening societal ties between the two nations.
US-China People’s Dialogue highlights essential role of people-to-people exchanges
